I moved to NoVA from Maryland a few months ago and was looking to replace my go-to archery spot, since I used to go to Lancaster Archery Supply in PA. After chatting with my fellow members and archery lovers at IWLA ARL-FFX, and my bowhunting friends at work, they all swore by Hoffman. The latter was interesting, as my friend lives near Quantico, so the fact that he is willing to drive up to Hoffman's from that distance speaks volumes about the quality. I went up yesterday after work to swap my peep sight and buy new arrows. And I gotta say the entire experience was fantastic. If I couldn't see Hoffman's 100000 rating out of 5, I would!! The entire staff was super friendly and extremely knowledgeable. The store had plenty of the good stuff -- no junk archery crap. And if you have questions or come prepared with stuff in mind, they'll have a healthy discussion with you and ask you questions, so that 1. You get your money's worth and 2. It's catering to your archery goals. Businesses like that are rare to see, and they provide a personal flair that explains why so many peers are repeat customers. The pricing was fair, and I didn't feel like I got ripped off. I received great service from friendly, knowledgeable staff, and I will return for all my archery needs. Hoffman's got a new repeat customer!! read more

Hoffman is the place for all your archery needs. The best thing about them is you're not a client, you're family. Their expertise is above the rest. read more

Hoffman Archery is the place to go! If I could give it 10 stars I absolutely would. I walked in with my wife after driving an hour and fifteen minutes and decided to get an old bow fixed or upgrade to something different. Farron and his crew were super friendly and gave me a ton of options. I explained to them I would spend more time target shooting but would do the occasional deer hunting trip. They provided me with a MISSON SWITCH that's made by Mathews that was a budget bow but great for the money. Surprisingly my wife decided she wanted a crossbow out of thin air. Farron and his crew spent about 3-4 hours guiding us and setting up both new bows. After all said and done between bows, arrows, release, quiver, target,, and several other pieces we walked out with a phenomenal price. What I loved is they didn't immediately drop a 3k bow and just try to oversell and push product. The staff is beyond knowledgeable and makes sure you happy with your purchase. Further, we donated the bow as Farron will provide it to a local Christian church who's starting an archery program. If you have a bow and need it fixed or looking for an upgrade you HAVE to come here. After my wife and I walked out we were beyond impresses. Not only did we get new bows but we met other customers of theirs who even agreed to allow us to hunt on property they manage. Take a ride out here, meet with staff, and you won't be disappointed. read more

Awesome place, great help picking out my first bow. Worked with me to get everything tuned perfectly. Friendly and I would definitely recommend. read more

Helpful, friendly and great prices for quality products. They let me trade in my old crossbow case and gave me credit for the purchases. Their prices beat anywhere else I checked online or retail. read more

Great local shop. I was very impressed with their selection. Walked in and they were very friendly. Helped me get my bow set up and did an awesome job. Highly recommend this shop. read more

This business is a 5 out of 5.Always great service and great people!I would highly recommend this business for all archers!

I went here with my sister and cousin last week, on my 30th birthday. I am native to NOVA, and am a complete novice when it comes to bows and archery in general; however after looking online for a place with a solid (outdoor) training range, I chanced upon Hoffman Archery which was highly rated. I immediately picked up the phone and scheduled an Intro level session on an individual level, just to get my feet wet a little in the wide and wonderful world of Archery. As soon as I arrived here, I was struck by the hole-in-the-wall shop that was Hoffman's, and the nice, verdant bit of land outside. The parking was generous, and was just around back and to the side. The bow shop actually seems tiny and cozy once inside, and there is a wide assortment of engaging photos, generous hunting gear, thoughtful souveniers, and a whole host of other paraphernalia. I went up the employees and let them know I was here for an Intro level session. They were nice enough, and let me know there might be a slight delay in getting started, as understandably we had arrived at a pretty busy time, and they were helping out other customers in the meantime. We were eventually assisted by Farron, one of the employees, who was incredibly knowledgeable about archery and was highly effective and helpful in getting us set up with the ideal bows, and with teaching us at a high-level on the technique of archery, about the best grip and how to aim and shoot with a bow. This was a very informative session and Farron was able to alternate between our very small group in a deft and adroit manner which can only stem from experience. It took us maybe a half an hour to an hour tops to get settled in to the rhythm and get the hang of shooting a bow. I actually discovered that I was a left-handed shot, much to my surprise and amazement, which Ferron had actually pointed at the very start of the session, and intimated that it was because I was left-eye dominant, which was most certainly an "eye opener" for me. Even despite us all being absolute beginners and never having used a bow in our lives, Farron took almost an hour to help us get set up with the proper equipment, and with fielding our almost endless supply of questions. He was super polite and even gave a lesson on technique/form. At the last half of the session, he took us to the range and helped us individually zero our sight, and gave us nice, shiny arrows so we didn't feel completely useless. I personally had lot of self-doubt that I can hit at a target at 20 yards with a somewhat half-learned technique, however I was surprised that eventually I was able to be a decent shot. In fact, collectively as a group we did manage to get in one bulls-eye on the target at that distance, an impressive feat for absolute novices in an of itself. I want to give a special shout out to Hoffman's Archery and all the employees (including Farron) for being exceedingly generous and helpful, and for making my birthday a special and memorable experience. These guys are amazing, and I can't recommend them enough -- especially if it is a special occasion like a birthday, I feel like Hoffman's archery has you covered on that front. In closing, I encourage everyone to support local small businesses like Hoffman's, as they will certainly make it worth your while. read more

They can help you with your needs but not friendly and if you are a beginner be careful. It is a very clickish store, if you are not the normal ones going in you will be viewed as the outcast and get to when they can. Owner can be very disrespectful and snippy. read more

Simply the best. Service, pricing, knowledge...it's all here. Don't mess around..they will end up fixing your bow if you buy it or get it worked on elsewhere anyway..... read more

Incredible Service! These guys are PROfessional. I came in with some bow issues and they really did their due diligence. Fixed multiple issues and didn't even once try to upsell me. I would 100% recommend this place to pros and beginners alike. read more

We had an unusual phone transaction that needed to be done across country. They were very accommodating and gracious to assist us and make it a very simple transaction without any hassles or attitudes. Kudos thumbs up for this small business! read more

I'm in the market for my first bow - for recreational target shooting. Two of my friends have recently bought bows and it looks like a lot of fun! I stopped in at Hoffmans to do some research. They were very busy when I arrived - a lot of customers! I waited my turn and talked to a couple of their staff - one man, and one young woman. She answered my questions and walked me though different scenarios, including which bow they'd recommend for me as a beginner, potential bow accessory options, and bow classes. Very nice people! I am a couple of months out from buying a bow - but they will remain at the top of my list as "where to buy" when I am ready to make the purchase. Great customer service! read more

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I visited Hoffman Archery yesterday, located in Warrenton VA, along with my son to buy him a new bow and to also have my Matthews Switchback refurbished with new amenities. It was my second visit to Hoffman Archery and as I experienced my first time visiting, everyone was very friendly and helpful. Phenomenal service by Phil, who stayed well past the 6 pm closing time to ensure my son's bow was completed so he could take it home and use it the next day. Great shop, with a great vibe, and great prices! read more

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I'm a novice. They set up my bow with what I wanted to do with it... sights and quiver. Taught me how to stand and shoot my bow the correct way. I truly appreciated their quality customer service. Great staff. Super helpful and knowledgeable. I will definitely be back. read more

This is the kind of store that all stores should be. Packed to the gills with equipment, staff that know far more than you about the products they are selling, and prices that are more than fair. I bought a used crossbow here, they helped me sight it in, and included bolts with my purchase. Then when I went back a couple weeks later to Qual the server wrap let loose, they repaired it for free. Great store, great staff. Nice people. read more

INCREDIBLE SERVICE My daughter recently started shooting for 4-H and was gifted a Parker Lite. Problem was that the manufacturer had gone out of business some time ago. It was weighted at 65lbs and listed as being able to only go down to 50lbs. My daughter could only pull 25lbs at the time. Prior to this, she had been shooting a re-curve, but because she would not be able to make the distance required for shooting, we needed a compound (4-H offers the kids their club bows, but we realized that she needed her own equipment for practicing at home). We saw all of the prices listed online and prayed that this gift would work out for her. We brought the bow in to Hoffman knowing that more than likely we would not be able to get it restrung and down to a weight she could pull and that more than likely we would need to purchase a new one. What we found was that yes - the manufacturer is out of business; yes - the likeliness of having to get her all new equipment is going to happen, but not that the present time. Farron (not sure if I spelled that correctly) took a look at the bow and asked us to leave it with him, letting us know he would call us when it was ready. One week later - a call was a received and off we went to take a look at what was done and hear what couldn't be done to revive this awesome piece of equipment. The result: The bow looked brand spankin' new. The strings were hand crafted. He took a bow that should have only gone down to 50lbs for pull to 32.25lbs. Farron was able to take this bow and not only bring it back to life, but optimized it to it's fullest and true potential. In fact - this tuned down bow was able to shoot at 60+ meters at a state competition. UNREAL! Soon after getting my daughter fitted for her bow, my husband went in and got fitted for himself. He shot bow after bow (they set him up with equipment to try out) and they never got frustrated with the time it took him to find his piece of equipment. They talked to him about each piece they set him up with, provided suggestions and let him shoot as many arrows as he wanted until he found what was right for him. I was concerned about the price tag, but they took note of our budget and steered us in the right direction. My daughter LOVES her piece of equipment and we couldn't be happier with the services they have provided us since we began going to their shop. Hoffman doesn't just provide quality equipment, they also provide quality service, guidance and care about what they send out their doors. If they were to ever tell me they couldn't do something, I would feel confident and comfortable letting them guide us to what they could. Since then - I have researched competition bows and brands and called to ask if they sell them. The honesty about their experience with some of the bows out there, suggestions on what to look at, for what she needs, what to watch out for, without feeling like she needed to be "branded" so to speak has been remarkable. The information they provided was incredibly detailed and allowed us to reduce our list and really hone in on a couple of different makes and models to try out, vs a endless list that frankly had me spinning wheels. I'm not a review writer (working mom with zero time) but after my families experience with Hoffman and reading a one star review - I felt the need to write about our experience. It was AMAZING! This is an AMAZING place with an incredibly KNOWLEDGEABLE team. They CARE about the products they produce. They CARE about their customers! Because of this, they're busy all year long. My only suggestion would be is call ahead and ask if they're busy. If they are, it may not be same day fixing or adding, (we love dropping off our equipment, it gives them extra time to really craft something special) drive thru service is not always the best service. Archery isn't cheap - we knew that getting into this, but they continue to guide us in a direction that is affordable and they are absolutely worth it. Thank you to Farron and his team for helping our family and the quality service you provide to the community as a whole. You guys are life changing! read more

I came in to Hoffman Archery to have them fix some arrows as well as tune a bow that I had purchased from a big box store. Ferren was incredibly helpful in fixing all of the issues related to my peep sight, drop away arrow rest, knocking loop, and bow sight. I had no idea how much work my bow needed, but thankfully they spent an hour working on my bow and my form to make sure I was going to be able to shoot safely and accurately. I wish I had known about this store before buying my bow from a big box store because my money would've gone a lot further. Cannot recommend them enough and hope to be back soon to upgrade. read more

Friendly and knowledgeable. Always enjoy the community that hangs out there. I appreciate their opinions and willingness to help try new things. It's also super helpful to get form and practice tips while in the shop. They have built two bows for me now and I'll be back when it's time for a third. read more

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The hour drive to go here was worth it. Brought a 14-year old here to get some help at an early Christmas present. They spent a lot of time with us to make sure we got the right stuff, and then made all of the necessary adjustments as we tested out some bows. So glad I didn't just go to a big box store or order online. The insight they offer is crucial. I'll be coming back to get myself a bow soon. We took the new bow out today at a range and couldn't be happier. read more

Came into town for a MD sika hunt. Busted my accudraw on my crossbow right before leaving for my trip. Found Hoffman Archery through Tenpoint website as service center. Stopped in and even though they were busy due to archery season opening in a few days, they took care of me. Fixed my crossbow while I waited so I wouldn't be screwed on my hunt. Saved me money on top of that by repair vs buying new! Can't say enough about this shop. Know their stuff and customer first shop! read more

My wife and I are new to the sport and we're looking for recurve bows and arrows. These guys really helped us out choosing the best recurve bows for us. They knew what they were talking about and what we needed. They never made us feel stupid for being new, always treated us with respect. We had one problem with a new bow. They were awesome in solving the problem. Problems happen with ALL businesses. What makes these guys great is how they fixed it with no issues. I respect that a lot. Definitely recommend Hoffman Archery read more

I needed to get my bow re-tuned for some new arrows. The gentlemen had it fixed and out the door almost faster than I could get it uncased! Awesome service! read more

Bought my first bow here. Staff is extremely patient with new archers. Very professional and top of the line as far as personalizing and providing maintenance on your bow. I came back a few months later to have them set up my wife's bow, and they did an outstanding job. I would highly recommend this place for new and experienced archers! read more

Had to update with my most recent experience - 5 star again! ( my third to be filtered most likely) I dropped my bow out of a tree stand and bent the cam. Planning to hunt that evening I figured my hunting for a week or more was over. Took it to see Farron and Co at Hoffman's - (took the usual ribbing as a rookie hunter) - but instead of ordering the part and leaving empty handed they used a new bow ( the only matching one available) and stripped it for parts obviously leaving it for the next few days unsaleable. THAT IS CUSTOMER SERVICE!! I love these people! I was back in my tree stand an hour later. Thank you all. read more

Ferron and everyone at Hoffman Archery are the BEST! ! They are always willing to help and their experience is second to none. I have been going to this archery for longer than I can remember. I this recommend this shop to everyone that asks me where to go for archery gear. Thank you for supporting our troops. read more

Great store that is very helpful! They do excellent work and will set up your bow whether you are a novice or a pro. Usually very busy, especially during hunting season. They carry a lot of gear. The staff is knowledgeable and friendly. read more

Best Archery Shop I've ever been in. Professional service and the best selection of bows, sights, rests, and other accessories. Not one complaint about this shop. Definitely better service than you'll get at a Cabelas or Bass Pro. These guys will make your trip worth it and make sure you leave the shop happy. read more

Great place - guys are awesome and very knowledgeable about archery. Got a great crossbow. Plan no taking my compound for complete overall.

They didn't want to help unless we buy from them (Never heard of any business that refuse service). I was shocked to hear that because we drove over an hour drive because of the good reviews we read about this business. Completely opposite of the reviews we read. Stay away from this place and don't be fooled by all the reviews that is written about this business. read more

Excellent location. Brett is a superb instructor, If you never shot a bow before, this is the place to go to. I highly recommend this place. They show you bows, fit you, teach you the fundamentals and guide you on how to shoot. 6 stars if I could. read more

Got my crossbow tuned up by these guys and all of a sudden I'm Robinhood. These guys were great! Honest, quick, and extremely friendly. I will definitely be back. read more

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I am new to archery and brought my bow into Hoffmans for adjustment and setup. Farron and his staff were super helpful on what my bow needed and never tried to sell me anything I didn't need. On top of that, Farron provided me bow knowledge and tips as well as helped me with my form. I recommend Hoffman's for any level of archer. I definitely will be back when the need arises. read more

Outstanding professional service as always. I can't say enough about this place. Farron made my daughter's first time shooting and owning a compound bow a special one. The only place I go for all things archery related. read more

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My BF and I had a really positive experience at Hoffman yesterday. I was looking for my first ever archery bow for xmas, and I had done some research online, but really thought getting some professional guidance would be a good idea before committing. Thanks to all the great reviews here on Yelp, we decided to make the hour+ trek out to the shop, and it was worth every single minute! I was a little intimidated when we first walked in, since it is clearly a pro shop and I've basically never even shot a real bow, but the staff were so friendly and helpful that I felt totally at ease. I explained what I wanted to do (basically non-competitive target archery), and what I thought I wanted, and Chris took the time to show me two different styles of bow, taught me how to shoot them both (got to actually shoot them both right in the store, which was perfect since I had zero experience) and talked through all the pros and cons. It was such great customer service. In the end, I feel like I got just the right bow for me, and couldn't be more excited to start shooting!! My BF also decided to try some bows for himself, and Chris repeated the whole process with him. We never felt rushed or like second-class customers because we weren't pros ourselves. In fact, I feel like we really got an enormous benefit of information and assistance from talking with pros that I know we wouldn't have gotten other places. Even while we were packing up the car with all our stuff, Farron (the owner) gave me one extra, very specific shooting pointer, so he must have been watching us practice with the bows. It really made me think that these guys not only know their sport, but that they care immensely about their customers' success -- even brand new customers. Also just have to add that we were very satisfied with the prices as well. I feel like we got a good deal on all the equipment we purchased. Finding places like this is pretty rare these days, so thank you eveyone at Hoffman for making the process so enjoyable for us. You guys rock. read more

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I have pretty limited experience with Hoffman's but both times I have been they have been helpful and friendly. I purchased a new string and cables online and asked Hoffman's to replace them on my bow. When I arrived I handed over my equipment and they got right to work. I think within an hour I was using their targets to practice fire an arrow or two. The next time was for the same reason because I left something in my bow case that nicked the string and I wanted to replace the string just in case. Same fast friendly service but they also pointed out what appeared to be a bent cam on my bow. I appreciated the extra time to look over the bow and to let me know of a potential issue. I will continue to use Hoffman's for my archery needs. read more

Specialty stores like Hoffman's are far and few between. The big stores, Walmart/Amazon, can not even come close to providing the knowledge and customer service you'll find here. I am an absolute beginner and from the moment I set foot inside Hoffman's I felt at ease and welcome. They are quick to answer any questions and readily offer up hands on tips. I was shooting arrows right inside the store in their little target area, got a wealth of information from doing that alone. Their pricing is great and very competitive with the 'big store' pricing... the only difference is that Hoffman's will help you choose the perfect set up and equipment for what you actually need. read more

Best bow shop I've ever been in. Their selection is incredible, staff is very knowledgable and just a pleasant atmosphere in the shop. As long as I live in the area I'll be a customer here before I buy anything online or anywhere else. read more

I purchased three recurve bows at a live auction, and went to Hoffman to get them inspected and strung. (My intension was to sell them on eBay. I didn't want to sell anything unsafe, and I thought they'd fetch more with a new, fitted string.) In the back of my mind, I was a little concerned that they would try to upsell me, or ignore me completely bacause I had not purchased the bows there. But in the end, I had no cause for concern. The young lady who helped me out took a hard look at each bow, approved two and deemed one unsafe. (I knew that two had cracks, but I couldn't tell if the cracks were superficial or dangerous.) She then measured and strung the two approved bows, and then recommended the correctly weighted tips for the untipped arrows that came with my purchase. Even though the place was packed (on a Saturday during hunting season,) I was helped immediately and didn't feel rushed at all. I had a great experience at Hoffman and will go back in a heartbeat the next time I acquire archery equipment for resale. read more

I am a purely recreational target archer. I enjoy "shootin' some" with my kids. I had a friendly, highly informed bow and arrow purchase at Hoffman. While there, a line of customers (Dads and kids, serious hunters, hunters resuming after a layoff ) was managed informally yet with respect and appropriate information on tap when needed. I am pleased with the product, price, and experience. A lesser place might have made me feel like a poser. Instead I want to come back and listen and learn. Highly recommended. read more